Mogadishu Weather in January
Somalia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (83°F)
Avg low25°C (78°F)
Rainfall4 mm (0.2 in)
RatingExcellent 8.9/10
In January, Mogadishu has average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F). The month is very dry, with about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. Humidity averages 77%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.9 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Mogadishu?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Mogadishu. The weather rates excellent (8.9/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 25°C (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Cloud cover | 25% |
| Daylight | 11.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 24.4 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 11 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Mogadishu in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Mogadishu weather in other months
Jan28°C / 25°C4 mmExcellentFeb28°C / 26°C3 mmExcellentMar29°C / 27°C9 mmExcellentApr30°C / 28°C74 mmGoodMay29°C / 27°C54 mmExcellentJun28°C / 26°C41 mmExcellentJul27°C / 25°C46 mmExcellentAug27°C / 25°C52 mmExcellentSep27°C / 25°C18 mmExcellentOct28°C / 26°C47 mmExcellentNov29°C / 26°C70 mmExcellentDec29°C / 26°C15 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit MogadishuFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Mombasa35°C · 20 mm
- Nairobi28°C · 30 mm
- Addis Ababa24°C · 14 mm
- Djibouti29°C · 7 mm
- Arusha29°C · 96 mm
- Zanzibar30°C · 76 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.